Britain had to plead with US to take part in Iran flotilla
Britain was forced to plead with the US to take part in the flotilla challenging Iranian power in the Gulf after American commanders decided the Royal Navy had nothing to contribute to the mission.
The Royal Navy last month deployed HMS Argyll, a Type 23 frigate, to the Gulf Photo: REUTERS
10:00PM GMT 06 Feb 2012
Defence sources have revealed that the Americans only relented and allowed a
Royal Navy frigate to join the mission following an intervention from
Nicolas Sarkozy, the French president.
The revelation that US defence chiefs saw little military value in UK
participation will raise new questions about Britain’s international clout
after Coalition defence cuts.
Amid rising tensions in the region, the Royal Navy last month deployed HMS
Argyll, a Type 23 frigate, to the Gulf.
The ship accompanied a US carrier strike group made up of an aircraft carrier
with a full complement of fighters, a heavy cruiser and several destroyers.
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